Tesla MODEL S - Interior Storage and Electronics

Interior Storage and Electronics
Glove Box
To open the glove box, press the switch
located on the side of the touchscreen. The
glove box locks whenever Model S is locked
externally, using the key or walk-away locking.
It also locks when Model S is in Valet mode
(see Valet Mode on page 43). It does not lock
when you lock Model S using the lock icon on
the touchscreen's status bar.
Note: If you leave the glove box open, its light
eventually turns o.
Warning: When driving, keep the glove
box closed to prevent injury to a
passenger if a collision or sudden stop
occurs.
USB Ports
Your Model S has two USB ports located on
the front of the center console that you can
use to connect USB devices. To play audio
files stored on a USB drive connected to these
ports, see Playing Media from Devices on page
142. You can also use these ports to charge
USB devices.
Note:
Do not connect multiple devices using a
USB hub. This can prevent connected devices
from charging or from being recognized by
the Media Player.
Note: Power is available whenever the vehicle
is considered "awake" The vehicle may be
awake for many reasons. For example, when
using features such as Summon, or when
features such as Smart Preconditioning, Cabin
Overheat Protection, Keep Climate On, Dog
Mode, Sentry Mode, etc. are enabled. The
vehicle is also awake whenever the 12V battery
is being charged or is in use, during HV
charging, when the vehicle is communicating
with the mobile app, etc. Leaving an accessory
plugged in does not deplete the 12V battery.
Inductive Phone Charger
The Model S inductive phone charger can
charge your Qi-enabled smartphone at up to
7.5W of power. Simply open the center
console rear bin lid and place your
smartphone in the phone charger, which is
located on the back of the bin cover. The
inductive phone charger uses either one of the
front USB ports to charge.
Model S will charge your smartphone only
when the vehicle is powered on (i.e., the
touchscreen is on and you are in the vehicle).
You smartphone will not continue to charge if
you leave it plugged in after exiting the
vehicle. Model S will not charge your
smartphone if the vehicle's Battery is
discharged.
Note: The inductive phone charger may not
work if your phone case is too large or made
of metal. Take the smartphone out of the case
and place the phone in the charger.
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